Turnkey Investment Opportunity - Charming, Updated Cottage on a quiet street.
This well-maintained and thoughtfully updated cottage offers the perfect blend of charm and reliability--ideal for investors seeking consistent, low-maintenance returns.
The home features beautiful hardwood floors and a fully remodeled bathroom, along with a series of major capital improvements that provide peace of mind for years to come. Updates include a new roof (2020), upgraded plumbing, an energy-efficient furnace, sealed and wrapped windows for improved efficiency, gutter guards, and a spacious backyard.
The property is under rented to a dependable tenant at $1,510/month lease expiring August 2026, delivering immediate and predictable cash flow from day one. With a proven rental history and strong in-place income, this is a true turnkey, ''mailbox money'' investment.
For sale
$184,900
261 Lowell Rd, Columbus, OH 43209
2beds
756sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
6,098.4 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$245/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 27 days |
- 332 |
- 27 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Carson D Thrush 614-905-1366,
List
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS ,MLS#: 226008785
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Laminate, Carpet, Ceramic/Porcelain
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 756
- Total interior livable area: 756 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
Lot
- Size: 6,098.4 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 010078393
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Eastvale
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Columbus
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $245/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $140,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,246
- Date on market: 3/24/2026
- Listing terms: FHA,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $184,900+451.9%$245/sqft |
Source:  Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #226008785 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,350$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,350+28.6%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,050+31.3%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2017 | Listing removed | $800$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2017 | Listed for rent | $800$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2014 | Sold | $33,500+1.5%$44/sqft |
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #214043624 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2014 | Pending sale | $33,000$44/sqft |
Source: Consultants Realty, LLC #214043624 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2014 | Listed for sale | $33,000+10%$44/sqft |
Source: Consultants Realty, LLC #214043624 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2010 | Sold | $30,000$40/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,246 -6.7% | $49,000 -7.8% |
| 2023 | $2,406 +80.4% | $53,170 +111.8% |
| 2022 | $1,334 -0.2% | $25,100 |
| 2021 | $1,336 -0.1% | $25,100 |
| 2020 | $1,338 +3.8% | $25,100 +21.1% |
| 2019 | $1,289 +0.2% | $20,730 |
| 2018 | $1,287 | $20,730 |
| 2017 | $1,287 +89.8% | $20,730 +107.7% |
| 2016 | $678 +9.8% | $9,980 |
| 2015 | $617 | $9,980 |
| 2014 | $617 +97.7% | $9,980 -5% |
| 2013 | $312 -48.9% | $10,500 |
| 2011 | $611 -31.9% | $10,500 -33.3% |
| 2010 | $897 -18.8% | $15,750 -23.7% |
| 2008 | $1,105 +22.1% | $20,650 |
| 2007 | $905 +0.4% | -- |
| 2006 | $902 +4.2% | -- |
| 2005 | $865 +11.4% | -- |
| 2004 | $777 +20.1% | -- |
| 2003 | $646 +0.4% | -- |
| 2002 | $644 +5.9% | -- |
| 2001 | $608 -0.5% | -- |
| 2000 | $611 | -- |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,172/mo
Principal & interest
$955
Property taxes
$217
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Broadleigh
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Broadleigh Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Johnson Park Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 3/10Walnut Ridge High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.5 mi
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- Ohio
- Franklin County
- Columbus
- 43209
- Broadleigh
- 261 Lowell Rd
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